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people who have grievances against the Family Court and
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children have been
unfairly treated by the system.
Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to evaluate each case
or find out what is really going on.
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8/12/06: A Minnesota Experience

***
We recieved the following comments through our
feedback page. Although they involve an out-of-state
experience, we include them here as a typical
child protection grievance. Of course "Child Protection"
is not a discrete entity, and you can't condemn all
caseworkers based on one bad experience. ***

I am so sorry to read of
your experiences. The loss of your daughter is very sad. I hope that she is indeed with a good family, and that someday you can be reunited with her.

I have had bad experiences with family court here in Minnesota. My wife left me 20 years ago, when our son was 5. She took terrible care of him, and he lived in what might generously be described as a sewer.

I contacted Child Protection, who called my ex and made an appointment to inspect her home weeks later. She and her parents cleaned up the mess and the inspection revealed no problems. This scenerio repeated a second time several years later.

The third time my son told me more details. My ex had many dogs living in her house, and she let them crap and pee all over the house without any attempt to clean it up. The carpets were soaked like wet sponges with pee. The crap piles were everywhere. The stench was horrible. Her water heater had broken months earlier, so no hot showers. Her toilet had broken months earlier, and was full of unflushed sh!t. My son was forced to pee in a sink, or hold-it until he got to school.

Finally I figured out that "Child Protection Services" is run by left-wing feminist women who seek to protect the ex-wife, and do not care at all about the child. So the third time I was ready. I had friends with contacts at a local TV station, and they were ready to send a news crew to her trash house to do a segment on Child Protection's failures. I contacted Child Protection, both in writing and over the phone, and told them of the problem, and threatened them with media exposure if they did not address the situation properly RIGHT NOW. My son moved in with me that day, and I became his custodial parent.

It took me 10 years to learn the real motivations of Child Protection, upon which I could finally derive an effective strategy to help my child. It hurts to think of the horrible situations my child was in during this time. Never, ever, trust child protection to do their stated mission!

I know that my son paid dearly for her mistreatment. I know that it has affected him for life. Yet, with love and care he is doing okay. He just graduated from college, and is back living with me while he looks for his first professional job. He sees his mom occasionally, but only meeting at a restaurant, never at her house.

*** Not quite a fair conclusion.
It is like having one bad experience with A MAN and
condemning all males as a result. (We
know some left-wing feminists who tend that way.)
***

"Rothchilds resignation and the hiring of Morton all began with the information of 79 children dying while under the supposed care of Family Services was released. Regardless of Morton's skills to handle the job why aren't the resposible case workers being held criminally liable for those kid's lost lives?? The fact that DFS got a well needed shake doesn't answer the criminal neglect by those intrusted with innocent children's lives. A witch hunt should insue, those case workers are the embodiment of evil and should be held accountable!!!"

The correspondent may be missing the more subtle connotations
of "witchhunt".

4/10/06:
"What makes me cringe is everytime I have to pass by the dedicated statues in front of the family court doors. After you pass through security there are bronze figures of childrens' clothing without the child's body. The plaque reads 'Children are not invisible.' I am cringing now as I write this knowing that my three children have been invisibe to that court and that system for over 6 years. Their childhoods and my motherhood has been murdered and consumed by the Las Vegas Family Court and their inability to see my children, me or the monster they enable. The monster being my boys' father. If you know anyone who would like to help us feel free to contact me. I am dying to scream at the world how screwed up that court is and I want to sue the father in a separate civil and criminal case too. Anyway, I could go on and on but I just wanted to say that plaque is another lie that seems to elude the courts eye everyday and there it is at the front door! Sincerely, R104394 and D104394."
Email address available from webmaster

2/5/06:
"We would have more foster homes in Nevada if DFS Administration overseeing
Licensed and Adoptive homes treated those families with respect, dignity, and
support. It doesn't even come close despite the BS PR put out to the public. Word
of mouth is rampant with licensed and adoptive homes and those who are
considering. Herein lies the largest barriers."
Anonymous

Sadly, this seems to be an accurate assessment.
One must go into
foster parenting without much expectation
of respect, dignity or support from the
government structures that are supposed to be
behind you  but this isn't the kids' fault. If it is the
right thing to do, then you do it anyway.
You just have to be more self-sufficient and wary.

If you go into this without expecting anything from DFS
but a monthly check and a health card,
then you'll never be disappointed, and you might
be occasionally surprised if you happen to luck into
a good caseworker.

It may be best not the think of DFS as your "friend" at
all. They will license you and assign you a kid, but
then you may have to fight them to do the best for that
kid. A foster parent is like a public defender who is
paid by the county to fight the county.GC

1/28/06:
Hi Glenn,
I live up in Ely and ran across your website. I looked at it thinking you were
a kook. But, after some reading I realized that your a very sensitive,
empathetic human being. I'm ashamed I made those kind of judgements before reading
your writings on family court and area 51. Thank you for bringing some of the
insanity of our society into the light. Not many people have the courage to
confront the powers that be and to stay authentic in their beliefs. I wish you
peace and success in your all tour endevours. Nevada and the world needs
people like you.
Sincerely,
Tracy C.

1/14/06: "Activism takes on many shapes and forms. Positive activism seems to have much
better results and that's why I and many others in this country volunteer and
support CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA volunteers advocate for
the best interests of children in individual cases in the juvenile court
system. It might have some value to you!

"FYI... I was offended by your flippant attitude toward what goes on in the
juvenile court system
[in the Weekend America interview].
The nature of the beast causes it to move slowly but with
the diligent work of a CASA, it moves in a direction for the best interests of
the child." CASA Bob

CASA Bob 
I try not to be flippant. I take all these issues
seriously... while still marvelling at the black comedy
of it all. There is serious suffering here, which
I try not to belittle.

I am a serious supporter of the CASA program, as
indicated in "The Campbell Plan". I have to support the CASA program because there is
no credible alternative. Glenn

12/24/05:
"I have been in the system for 6 months now. My daughter, who was injured by
her father at two months, was taken from my custody as well as her fathers when I
tested postive for cocaine in the hair. Even though I was not at home when he
hurt her I was still put on the case. That was fine because now I am clean and
sober for 7 months now. I am getting my wonderful daughter back on 12/27/05.
Our bond has now gotten stronger and she is doing just fine regarding the
injury. I will thank God everyday that she's all right. I also thank God that I
was able to straighten myself out. I have really
stepped to the plate on this
one, I believe. Everything the courts and CPS has asked me to do I have started
and am on the verge of completing." -- MT

A Trooper!

12/23/05: "You make me sick. As witty and fun as you may seem, I can read between the
lines."  Anonymous feedback posting

This comment is intriguing but less
than satisfying. I wish the writer could have said what it
was between the lines that made them sick.

My son is in the system now ARRESSESTED AT SCHOOL at 10am on June 1st, BOOKED
AFTER MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 2nd. Where was he ALL THIS TIME? Handcuffed to a pole in
the adult jail down town. Meanwhile, 1st offence, NEVER IN TROUBLE BEFORE. He
is now in a group home as Judge Voy wouldnt release him home to me because he
was still awaiting trial detained in juvy 2months. Cant go home because of my 8yr
old daughter lives there. Placed in group home that has "2" TWO younger
children living there 6 & 8yrs old. Meanwhile, medical neglect of a BAD SKIN RASH
(bedding is never changed from God only knows how many have slept on same sheets)
SKABBIES, house mom tells me its CANCER! Now having had my brother die of cancer
who suffered it all his life taking trips to The City Of Hope weekly, was blown
away with her medical wisdom, but her wisdom is also mentioned in her parental
skills, listed herein. Not to mention abuse. WRAPPED IN AN EXTENTION CORD
(plug'd in) THROWN IN A SHOWER! When confronted, the person who admitted to doing
it, said.... HE TOLD ME TO DO IT! House mother says" IF I SAID YOUR MOTHER IS A
"W H O R E" & YOURE FATHER IS A "F A G I T", WOULD YOU BELIEVE ME? what ever
happened to: If I said to jump of a bridge or run & play in the traffic. THEORY?
No sit down meals TOP ROMAN NOODLES 3 TIMES A DAY & meanwhile, I have no rights
or visitation because I pissed off the Judge (SANCHEZ OR VOY) when I left a
voice mail on the courts voicemail. because I threated to go to the paper. If I
want my visits back I must see the Judge.(Voy) Plubic Pretender, THE
"CONFLICT" attorney has w/drawn & I can see if probation will get me in or the
Prosicutor which I tried & you guessed it, NO WAY! so how do I get the right to visit if
I cant see the Judge? So I typed up some (&^$@%**( and got a motion to be
heard, GOT A COURT DATE THOUGH! And this is only a fraction of this case the real
issues are so out there you will have to hold your seat while you hold your
breath & nose it stinks soooooo bad... Needless to say my sons Birthday is next week
& I havent talkedto him since back in Aug before I lost my visits. BUT WHO PAYS
FOR HIS NEEDS, CLOTHES, EDUCATION TOILTRIES, RIDES TO COUNCILING DOCTORS
MEDICAL, I DO!!!! Had to take to ermergency when a rusty nail went threw "THREW" his
hand the foster home calls RE: shots says they will take him on the following
day, which they didnt. I rushed him to UMC after they had my son at the lake
picking up trash all day in 120 plus degrees. OH YEA LAW SAYS ONLY 12 FOSTERS, per
home, this home also has 16-18 offendars there. some up to the age of 22,
because they are able to receive soc sec. Plus this last detail of them (probation)
taking over my medicade as I am on disb. my whole family myself and two
daughters lost our medical when they took control. I pleasantly went to the probation
office & attempted to explain my position and that I would have to appeal the
decision. AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS IN FRONT OF MY GIRLS TOLD ME IF I DID "HE
WOULD TAKE AWAY "A L L" MY PARENTAL RIGHTS, RITE NOW!!!! AS ITS MY SONS TICKET AND
THE BUS LEAVES ON THE 1ST AND HES ON IT.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL ME, TONI [withheld] OR FOR THAT MATTER HAVE
SOMEBODY CALL ME CAUSE IF IM GOING TO BE TREATED LIKE A NOBODY CRIMINAL, BY GOD
LET EVERYBODY KNOW, WHY. TONI MARIE AKA vegasnativeim@[withheld] or
spiritofsinsity

Update on 10/26/05:
Yep, that's pretty much how it goes.... Well, hey, just thought I'd touch base
with you regarding my son in Juvenile court. Perhaps you remember? He had
gotten arrested at school June 1 & booked June 2nd, in fact you printed mine/ my
son(vegasnativeim) Anyway, both dad & I had lost our visits as he is at a group
home.
Dad, because of contempt of court and I because of my outburst to the clerks
voicemail. Well now I must go to Juvenile PHYIC WARD, for an evaluation. I suffer
from bipolor disorder and they know it, so heres to "DAMNED IF I DO, DAMNED IF
I DONT". And Dad gets visits & recall this all happened at his home of 18
closed CPS cases. It doesnt pay to not kiss ass with these people, got any ideas on
KISSING UP? Mom w/out my Boy.. Toni [withheld] aka Spiritofsinsity or vegasnativeim
both at hotmail. You stay cool, and thanks for letting me get this off my
chest, cause man, IT SO SUCKS, AND THERES NOT A DAMN THING I CAN DO ABOUT IT....

Webmaster's reply on 10/27/05...

Dear SpiritOfSinCity:

I know nothing about your case except what you have told me
in your comments (which are very hard to decipher). I do
have some observations, however.

I think that, yes, KISSING ASS is the best thing to do right
now. In other words, you should try your best to do
whatever the judge or caseworkers tell you to, as calmly and
politely as possible.

If they have ordered you to undergo a psych evaluation, this
is not something you should be afraid of. At least it means
that things are moving forward. No matter how psycho they
think you are, it isn't as bad in their eyes as ongoing drug
use, and they are likely to work with you on it. If they say
you are bipolar, this is fine. If YOU KNOW you are bipolar,
then you should be getting treatment for it. Bipolar
disorder means that your judgment is skewed both when you
are manic and when you are depressed. It is usually
treatable with medication, and if you can show everyone that
you are cooperating with the treatment, then this will go a
long way toward getting your kid back or at least seeing him
again.

There is no sense in obsessing over the injustice of it all
or about what is happening with the dad. You should forget
about both the past and the dad. (You should also stay away
from him.) Just focus on what YOU can do yourself, starting
right now.

You say that you have been denied visits because you yelled
on the clerk's voicemail. I seriously doubt that this is
the main reason. If you have been raising hell in other ways
or have been belligerent toward the judge or caseworkers,
then they are not going to be eager to work with you. If
you can suck it up and act calmly and courteously (KISSING
ASS if necessary), then your prospects are much better.

Most of all, you should CHILL OUT. The system moves very
slowly, and nothing you do is going to speed things up. Just
keep cool, stick with whatever program they give you, keep
in contact with the caseworker without becoming annoying,
and things will probably work out okay.

The motto for Family Law in NV and especially in Judge Moss's court is "THE BEST LIAR WITH THE MOST MONEY WINS-WE DO NOT CARE ABOUT
THE KIDS!" Dad has a LONG history of domestic violence, multiple marriages (11), arrests, and was on court ordered supervised
visitation for 2.5 years (he is diagnosed). Judge Moss has been our judge for 5 years!!!!I went to court to extend a TPO against him
for threats against my life, he told the Judge I smoked pot and as i am an honest person, I admitted to it for medical reasons and I
was trying to get the prescription for it.( he does coke!!!!)Judge Moss threw out my TPO and gave him custody. I have to pay a
service plumber $300.00 for child support!!! I never got mpre than $250 if that, from him as he is a master manipulator of t he
courts. She has since told me I can't get counseling for my daughter and I since it is not needed even tho my child told the court
that daddy tells her to be mean to mommy. He has been trying to alienate me from her life. She knowingly gave my daughter to a
convicted felon because I smoked pot. How sick is it that smoking pot is a worse crime than threats, parental alienation, and being
a nuisance to the world? I already spent $25000.00 in her court and the money is gone so I guess I am the bad guy now. It's sick and
disgusting to know that the children do not matter anymore.

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